Michelle Shay LCSW-C, M.Div
Psychotherapist
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Therapy for OCD, Mood Disorders, and Personal Growth
Michelle uses a personalized and evidence-based approach. Depending on each client’s needs, she may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Through this flexible approach, Michelle helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change. For clients seeking OCD support, Michelle may incorporate Exposure and Response Prevention, an evidence-based treatment approach for OCD.
For more information about OCD and treatment options, you can visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/
My Education
Michelle completed her education and training through Temple University, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the University of Metaphysical Sciences. Her clinical background includes extensive experience with individual therapy, family therapy, mood disorders, OCD, life transitions, serious mental illness, faith-based therapy, and clients seeking personal growth and emotional healing.
Her broad clinical experience allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s needs, drawing from both traditional evidence-based therapy and holistic, strengths-based perspectives.
Clients describe Michelle Shay as...
Intuitive, empathic and supportive.
